Ponder United Methodist Church 7 Ponder This · December 31, 2017 Kris Corkins Amanda McClure Chris...
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Website Update
We will be launching the new and improved website in early
January 2017.
As part of the update we are looking
for a new church logo, and perhaps a
new slogan/catch phrase.
Some of you have already submitted
suggestions (thank you!!). But, there’s still
time for anyone else who has an idea.
Submit your thoughts to Rocky
([email protected]) or to Kris
Corkins ([email protected]). Don’t
worry about the quality of your drawings.
We will engage a professional to help us
create an image that matches what you see
in your mind’s eye.
Special points of interest:
Word from the Children’s Pastor
Deck the (Church) Halls
Pictures, pictures, and more pictures
Ponder This Ponder United Methodist Church
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Senior Coffee January 12
January 26
9:30
This month we will have the first ever
meeting of the new simplified (or single)
board. We will meet at 12:00 pm on Sunday,
January 29th. This team of 10 church
members, plus the Pastor, replaces the old
Administrative Council. This is a much
more simple, easy to manage, and
(hopefully) responsible management style.
The goal is to greatly reduce the time
between identifying a problem or issue,
determining the appropriate response, and
implementing a fix. In theory, we should be
able to handle any problem the church faces
(building maintenance, employee salaries,
playground update, worship possibilities,
etc.) much more quickly and efficiently than
before. I am grateful for those who have
agreed to serve the church in this new
capacity. I pray that God blesses Ponder
UMC, and those who serve her.
In Christ,
Rocky
Simplified Board Members
Duration Members
December 31, 2017 Kris Corkins
Amanda McClure
Chris Mills
December 31, 2018 Joey Arterberry
Victoria Dickens
Dennis DiMarco
December 31, 2019 Debbie Gustafson
Kim Renslow (SPR liaison)
Alan Taliaferro
Derek Turner
www.ponderumc.org
Love GOD
and Be Nice to
People!
Scott Smith
Nathan Hataway
Derek Turner
Paisley Smith
Linda Gustafson
Riley Sullivan
Janet Kincaid
Freda Thomas
Rebecca Lavender
David Corkins
Britney Hurmence
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Senior Coffee
Senior Coffee will meet on
Thursday, January 12th and
26th. Coffee begins at 9:30
am and runs until we have
to l eave for o ther
commitments. You don’t
have to be a Senior to
attend. Anyone who has the
time off is welcome to come,
visit, and drink coffee!
All Wednesday activities resume on January 11th at 6:30 pm.
Welcome back to the Adult Bible study, the Youth Group, and the D.O.G. group.
It’s good to see everyone back!
No Wednesday activities this week
Baptism of the Lord Sunday. Return to regular worship schedule.
Adult Bible study, Youth Group, D.O.G. 6:30-8:00 pm.
Senior Coffee 9:00 am.
Regular worship schedule.
Adult Bible study, Youth Group, D.O.G. 6:30-8:00 pm.
Regular worship schedule.
Heart 2 Heart 2017 Planning Event 6:30 pm.
Adult Bible study, Youth Group, D.O.G. 6:30-8:00 pm.
Senior Coffee 9:00 am.
Regular worship schedule.
Simplified Board first meeting. 12:00 pm.
January Dates
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Rocky and I would like to thank you for all of your gifts and Christmas greetings received this holiday season! We feel truly blessed to be able to serve you all.
- Jackie Ellison
The adult Sunday school
class will resume on
January 8th. We are
returning to our study of
famous Old Testament
stories. Join us as we
revisit the stories you
remember from your
childhood. It's interesting
to see these texts from an
adult perspective. God has
so much more to tell us!
Adult Sunday School Class
Communion
Server Heavenly Perks Invocation (11AM) Date
9AM—Alan T
11AM—Michele W Beth S and Scott P Rebecca L 1
Marley P and Lisa M Kris C 8
Melody & Amelie S and Tish T Katie B 15
Carol N and Joey A Jeff R 22
Ellen T and Debbie G Dennis D 29
January 22nd @6:30 Bring a snack and help us plan our year and have some fun fellowship time. Was there something that you have enjoyed in the past? Something you wished we had done? This is your chance. If you have any questions, see Tori or email her [email protected].
Heart 2 Heart 2017 Planning The church’s liturgical colors go back to
at least the high Middle Ages, when
popes declared certain colors should
be used for clerical vestments and on
altars. During the Reformation
(1500s) most of the new Protestant
churches quit using special colors.
Although many Reformation changes
are still around–like using the plain
crosses of the risen savior instead of
the crucifixes of the suffering Christ –
colors have returned to most of the
liturgical denominations. Therefore, the
Advent paraments (coverings) on our
communion table, Jackie Kelley's
beautiful banners, and three of the
Advent Wreath candles were blue.
In case this isn’t already
familiar to you, Nancy and I
thought you might like to know
som e of t he spe c ia l
decorations used in the
church during Advent and
Christmas.
The tree in the foyer was a
Chrismun tree; the symbols on
it were ancient Christian
symbols–traditionally in
white, gold or silver. As far as
I can tell, decorating a tree
this way is not an old custom;
the term “Chrismun” was only
patented by a Lutheran lady in
the 1950s. We think it’s a
great addition to much older
Christian traditions.
Deck the {Church} Halls
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In January we continue with
our bible study about prayers.
Beginning the week of
January 16, I have a 6 week
study for us to complete that
is based on the movie, War
Room. In the Fall, our study
was called “The Battle Plan
for Prayer”, so this study is
different.
Class night will start as
Mondays. Time will be 6–
7:30PM.
Since Debbie still has a
conflict with the first
Monday of the month, let’s
discuss maybe moving to
Tuesdays (?)
Is this an option?
War Room Bible Study
6 week Bible Study
starting January 16
My Plan is to continue
after War Room, with a
study of
Pr i sc i l la
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s t u d y
c a l l e d
‘FerVent’.
Our Ponder UMC Children's Ministry
has been very blessed this past year. We
are grateful to all of you that continue to
give so generously of your time, creativity
and gifts. The highlights were the Palm
Sunday program with all the children
decked out in period costume, our
incredibly successful VBS "Joseph's Journey
from Prison to Palace", our Children's
Choir performance in Christmas in the
Park, with the Praise Band as back up, the
best backup band ever! And our great
finale, the Children's Christmas play, "Come
to the Manger".
To the delight of the children, Ginger
Deussen provided 20 Christmas gift bags,
presented immediately after the
play. Thanks Ginger!
Eri and I want to thank you again for your
thoughtfulness and generosity in
remembering us on Pastor Appreciation
Day. Eri Robb continues to serve the Lord
so faithfully through our children and
we love her so much!
We are looking forward to 2017 with
all that it brings. Watching our
children continue to grow their faith
in the Lord is pure joy. Wishing all of
you joy and happiness and love during
this Christmas season and throughout
the new year!
In Christ,
Tish Turner, Children's Pastor
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Today, while winds of change blow across the American landscape, you may find yourself among people distressed and worried about the future. Remember who you are as a believer in Christ and tell them about the hope you have in your Savior, the master over every storm. After all, you know your identity. You are God’s child, endowed with the love of the Father and who has the hope of the coming of Jesus Christ. On that day, you will be made like Him – for you shall see Him as He is
When the prophet Jonah found himself in a life-threatening storm, the people with him asked a question: “Who are you?”
Although Jonah was going the wrong way in life, he was not confused about his identity.
and revel in His pure and glorious presence! Proclaim who you are to others so that they may have rescue from the bondage of their sin and receive His incredible love. Pray, too, for those fearful about America’s future. Ask the Lord to give them the peace that only He can provide.
104 Remington Park Lane
PO Box 16
Ponder, TX 76259
Phone: 940-479-8111
E-mail: [email protected]
Ponder United Methodist Church Identity
We are on the web:
www.ponderumc.org
On Christmas Eve, everything was changed to white and gold,
the official church colors of the season, and stayed that way until
we had celebrated the arrival of the Wise Men on Epiphany.
As far as the greenery goes, it was in keeping with Medieval
festive tradition, and the Bethlehem village was just for fun and
to interest the children. (We cannot tell you how many ceramic
sheep have lost legs to enthusiastic young Methodists!)
Our special thanks goes out to our husbands and Eri for their
yearly aid putting the church decorations together. (Our village
houses were Dennis’s creation.) We hope your enjoyment of this
wonderful time of the year was enhanced by the special
ornamentation that surrounded you at PUMC!
Lybeth and Nancy
Dennis DiMarco, Lybeth and Jeff Robb, Nancy DiMarco
Continued from Deck the Halls, from Page 3
He said to them, “I am a Hebrew,
and I fear the Lord, the God of
heaven, who made the sea and
the dry land.”
Jonah 1:9